Let's face it, it’s not the easiest place to get to, pretty darn remote, and the weather can be unpredictable at times, but there is an unmistakable charm of the Isles of Scilly. There isn’t anywhere else in the UK with the subtropical climate and calm, untouched white beaches to rival this cluster of islands … Continue reading Isles of Scilly: Everything You Need To Know Before You Visit
Foraging has long been a big love of mine ever since picking blackberries from the country lanes around my grandma’s house when I was little and seeing them cooked up into a crumble with apples from her garden. It’s magical to me that it’s possible to find such delicious wild ingredients sometimes right on my … Continue reading Coastal Foraging on the Isles of Scilly
St Mary's island might be small, but during the summer there are some great options for eating out catering for locals and holiday-makers alike. I managed to visit most of my wish-list during my long weekend visit in August so here's my summary of what's good! Juliet’s Gardenhttps://www.julietsgardenrestaurant.co.uk A stroll along the coastal path up … Continue reading Isles of Scilly: Best Food & Drink on St Mary’s
On another sunny Scilly day we took the tripper boat over to St Martin's. In a rather last-minute fashion we decided not to disembark straight away on St Martin's when we discovered that we could stay on the boat for a small extra cost to do a tour of the Eastern Isles and go seal … Continue reading Isles of Scilly: A Day Trip to St Martin’s
The beauty of the Isles of Scilly is by far best enjoyed with a walk along the coast. Whichever island you find yourself on, the contrast of rugged rocks interspersed with white, sandy beaches and stunning views over to the neighbouring islands will not disappoint and the ocean breeze is so energising. We started our … Continue reading Isles of Scilly: A Coastal Walk on St Mary’s
Tresco is the only island of the Isles of Scilly that is run privately and not by the Duchy of Cornwall. This picturesque island is now leased to the Dorrien-Smith family who are descended from Augustus Smith, once Lord Proprietor of Scilly and a hugely influential figure in the history of the Isles. Arriving on … Continue reading Isles of Scilly: A Day Trip to Tresco
If you’re following me on Instagram you might have seen that I visited the Isles of Scilly the weekend before last. An incredibly brave friend of mine took a huge leap last year and moved to this small group of islands off the coast of Cornwall with a population of about 2000 people to teach … Continue reading Isles of Scilly: Arts & Crafts on St Mary’s
It's not often these days that Mark and I find ourselves in London for the whole weekend, so it was exciting to be around when there's something going on that we were particularly keen to do! With family visiting at the weekend, we headed to the Apple Day festivities at Borough Market. I first learned … Continue reading Apple Day at Borough Market
About two weeks ago, Mark and I spent an afternoon in a secluded woodland in Sussex with a group of complete strangers enjoying some wonderful food and company. I'd seen Fire & Wild on Instagram (check out their incredible profile here) and was instantly drawn to their idea and their menu. All cooked over a … Continue reading Fire & Wild “GATHER”: A Woodland Feast
Today is our second wedding anniversary! How fast has the last two years flown by? Even though they have been jam-packed and great fun, it’s still hard to believe that our wedding and our incredible honeymoon in Sri Lanka and the Maldives wasn’t just a few months ago! Anyway, as much as I love you … Continue reading New Forest Shepherds Huts – Our Anniversary Weekend Escape
A Year in Dinners 